PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: Karnofsky 70-100% Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 2 times upper limit of normal (ULN) SGOT no greater than 2 times ULN Renal: Creatinine normal Other: No other malignancy within the past 5 years except adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix or basal cell carcinoma that is not likely to recur No history of allergic reactions to diuretics or antiemetics (e.g., 5-HT3 antagonists) used on this study Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 3 months after study